Although the Texans showed their 2023 rebound was far from a fluke, DeMeco Ryans‘ second season saw the team plateau. C.J. Stroud did not take the second-year step many anticipated, and Houston finished with an even point differential despite playing in one of the NFL’s worst divisions. After a second straight 10-7 season, the Texans made widespread offensive changes while … [Read more...] about Offseason In Review: Houston Texans
Players To Spend Season On Franchise Tag Since 2015
The Chiefs and Trey Smith have just less than 48 hours to agree on a long-term extension; otherwise, the Pro Bowl guard will play on the franchise tag and negotiations will be tabled until 2026. That is 2025’s only tag situation as the July 15 deadline approaches. Over the previous 10 offseasons, 77 players received the franchise tag. Many of those signed extensions before the … [Read more...] about Players To Spend Season On Franchise Tag Since 2015
33 Unsigned 2025 Draft Picks Remain
The NFL has hit a logjam and is collectively lagging far behind where it normally is at this point in the offseason. Two years ago, the league hit its last 30 unsigned players before July. Last year, teams were signing rookies as quickly as they were drafting them, and only 10 players remained unsigned by June 17. A couple intriguing situations have caused pens to go quiet in … [Read more...] about 33 Unsigned 2025 Draft Picks Remain
Texans Offensive Line Positions Starting To Settle
A week ago, we dove into some speculation about the potential starters that could emerge from several position battles along the offensive line in Houston. According to DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN, roles are “starting to sort themselves out for a completely revamped unit.” To review, the departures of Laremy Tunsil, Shaq Mason, and Kenyon Green left the Texans with three vacant … [Read more...] about Texans Offensive Line Positions Starting To Settle
The NFL’s Longest-Tenured GMs
The NFL’s 2025 HC carousel brought five new sideline leaders; this year’s GM market eventually featured four new hires. Two teams made quick-trigger decisions involving front office bosses this offseason. Not long after the Raiders fired Antonio Pierce, they booted Tom Telesco — brought in to give the inexperienced HC a seasoned GM — after just one season. New minority owner … [Read more...] about The NFL’s Longest-Tenured GMs